Engaged Family Gaming’s Games of the Year for 2014
Stephen Duetzmann This has been an amazing year for family video games. Nintendo has come on strong and several indie developers are putting out great games. Below is our top five list…
Skylanders Announced New Light and Dark Expansions!
Skylanders has been using the same formula for four games now: Eight elements, a handful of figures for each element, and a new gimmick in each game. They have not…
I am a Recovering World of Warcraft Addict
Editor’s Note: This article was originally published here in 2011. Some of the facts have changed, but I (and others) still struggle with this every day. World of Warcraft has…
Board Game Review: StartUp: A Business Game For All Ages
Jenna Duetzmann Created by: StartUp Games, LLC Players: 2-4 Age Range: 9 & Up The object of the StartUp game is to complete your Corporate Headquarters. The Corporate Headquarters is built in…
Board Game Review: Splendor
Published by: Asmodee 2-4 Players Competitive Splendor is a simple and elegant set collection game for two to four players. This is a game that is easy to teach, quick…
Yoshiʼs New Island Review
Publisher: Nintendo ESRB: E Overall Review Yoshi was originally released as a sidekick to Mario in Super Mario World for the SNES. Since then he has become a pillar of…
Super Smash Bros. for 3DS Review
Publisher: Nintendo Release Date: 10/02/2014 ESRB Rating: E 10+ Available on Nintendo 3DS Overall Review Nintendo has never released a Super Smash Bros title on a handheld system. Its glory…
Marvel Dice Masters: Avengers vs. X-Men
Guest Writer By: Christopher Richter Lots of people dream about becoming a superhero; I know I have. But, sadly, I do not have super strength, the ability to climb walls, or to…
Board Game Review – Sleeping Queens
Ages: 6+ 2-6 Players 15+ minutes COMPETITIVE Like Snow White and Aurora who came before, they slumber forever, until the curse breaks. Twelve beauties, twelve sleeping ladies rest evermore, Dragons,…
10 Great Tips for Gaming With Teens!
This article was originally published on Pixelkin.org. They are a site with similar goals to our own, but with a specific focus on teenagers and the challenges involved in being…